One under the eight .

[swannbaker]

This papal saint was frequently drunk . (7)

[Ont-ice]

I think St. Bridget was one for bending the elbow.

[teacher1]

Pope Benedict XII (1334-42) was such a hardened drinker that the expression "drunk as a pope" became popular in his lifetime.

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[swannbaker]

It's rather more cryptic than Bridget or Benedict .

[jane mark 2]

Saint Martin I (first)

[Ont-ice]

swannbaker.
Please explain why St. Martin 1 is the answer. I have read everything I can find on him on Google, but see no reference to your clue. I know you said it was cryptic and out of curoisity I'd like to know how Jane Mark 2 got 3 stars for her answer - not knowing the relevance myself.

[slaney]

Hi Ont-ice, it took me some time to get this , so you are not alone.
It's Martin I -- martini, and the one under the eight , I think, refers to 007 James Bond, shaken not stirred !

[Ont-ice]

Good one Slaney. How simple it all becomes when explained.
Thanks.

[swannbaker]

Good evening .
" This papal saint was " is fulfilled by Martin i .
Martini fulfils something " frequently drunk " .
I simply threw in One under the eight because I was looking for a 7 lettered word , although 007 , whomsoever he may be , adds a nice touch .

[Ont-ice]

Thank you swannbaker. Of course it makes sense when I see the answer.
Please tell me you are joking when you state '007 whomever he may be????????'
I jest.
O-ice